RFB-23-26 Re-Ad of RFB-255-25 Parks CC Sewer Upgrade Ph3

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive sewer upgrade project (RFB-23-26) at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky. The project encompasses Phase 3 improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, with specific deliverables including electrical upgrades, mechanical screening structures, isolation gates, aerators, concrete clarifier modifications, UV disinfection equipment installation, site work, pump stations, and temporary wastewater treatment capabilities. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, located at 344 Caveland Drive. Electronic bid submissions are required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with the bid closing date set for September 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission, with a 24-48 hour registration processing time, and must combine their Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment when submitting electronically.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Project documents, specifications, and drawings are available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with hard copies available for purchase through Lynn Imaging. Bidders are required to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the "Official Bid Document" as an attachment. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the wastewater treatment plant improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Key project contacts include consultant Mike Jacobs, Project Manager Tim Spencer, Agency Representative Lisa Gorby, and Purchasing Agent Susan Ward. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, providing transparency in the procurement process.